muzak to my ears

beatles sideblog; follows/likes from also-alexander; writes @ muzaktomyears on ao3

[muzaktomyears]

why does this have massive 'John Lennon introducing new band member Paul McCartney to the other Quarrymen' energy

[muzaktomyears]

someone posted this photo on a Beatles facebook page, of Cavendish’s old metal gates which fans used to write on

“the thought that John once was here makes me feel so glad” 😭😭😭

[muzaktomyears]

no context beatles books

[muzaktomyears]

‘be normal about the Beatles (and especially John and Paul)’ challenge comprehensively FAILED by Stuart Maconie ❌

[muzaktomyears]

Joan Taylor's diary, 1969

Joan Taylor was the wife of Derek Taylor, The Beatles Press Officer in 1969 and this, her personal diary of 1969, covers in a very comprehensive manner a large number of Beatles matters. It is clear that Joan was very involved with her husband's dealing with the Beatles and so this is a unique first hand view on their affairs at the time including events leading up to the break up of the band and the Apple business. The diary is of great value in either confirming or questioning long held opinions of the timings of these events, particularly with Derek Taylor's close friendship with George Harrison which is obvious from many of the entries. Some examples as follows: Sunday 12th January: "Paul Phoned. George has walked out of the Beatles and won't go back. George and Pattie (who are back together) and Neil and Susie came round in the Evening". Thursday 16th January: "Derek is having a particularly difficult time at the office as a result of John's interview in Disc. We had a bit of bother on the phone. George came on for a chat and when they came home with Mal (Evans) it was all ok but they looked wacked (sic)". Sunday 19th January: "George and Pattie came round in the evening, it was jolly. Derek and George did a song together about Butlins". Saturday 1st February: "Alan Klein going to handle business affairs of Beatles which has put cat among many pigeons". Thursday February 6th:" He (Derek) has had a rotten day with Paul Mac and a sleepless night". Monday 10th February: "More trouble with Paul Mc. It went on most of the day and night. Pattie brought Derek home after visiting George in hospital. We are both pretty exhausted by it all but I think this is the beginning of the end of Derek at Apple". There are many more such entries until the end of May when the diary entries end.

(source)

[muzaktomyears]

January 1st – George came to wish us a Happy New Year at midnight.

January 12th – Paul phoned. George has walked out of The Beatles and won’t go back. George & Pattie (who are back together) and Neil and Susie came round in the evening.

January 16th – Derek is having a particularly difficult time at the office as a result of John’s interview in Disc. We have had a bit of bother on the phone. George came on for a chat and when they came home with Mal it was all o.k but they looked wacked.

January 19th – George and Pattie came round in the evening, it was jolly. Derek and George did a song about Butlins.

1st February – Allan Klein is going to handle business affairs of Beatles which has put cat among many pigeons.

February 6th – He has had a rotten day with Paul McC and a sleepless night.

February 10th – More trouble with Paul McC. It went on most of the day and night. Pattie brought Derek home after visiting George in hospital. We are both pretty exhausted by it all, but I think this is the beginning of the end for Derek at Apple.

February 17th – Derek had another big session discussing personalities with Paul but this time with the support of John, Yoko, Ringo and Maureen. He didn’t get in until about 11.45. Restless and sleepless night.

February 24th – Derek was late getting in because of talks with John and Yoko.

March 11th – Paul and Linda are to be married tomorrow. So the phone was busy in the evening.

March 12th – Derek phoned in the evening, George and Pattie were busted this afternoon. Derek went with George to Esher and the Police Station.

April 14th – Derek came home at 9:15 drunk. It looks as if things are just getting too much for him.

April 15th – Today Derek has almost decided to leave Apple.

(source)

[muzaktomyears]

going to a pre-release listening party for The Boys of Dungeon Lane on the 26th 👀 🐦‍⬛

[muzaktomyears]

a guy kept trying to talk to me at the beginning 😤 BE QUIET. THE RECORD IS PLAYING. PAUL IS SPEAKING. I AM LISTENING TO PAUL. BEGONE.

[muzaktomyears]

from The Beatles A Hard Day's Night: A Private Archive, Mark Lewisohn (2016)

[muzaktomyears]

from The Beatles A Hard Day's Night: A Private Archive, Mark Lewisohn (2016)

[muzaktomyears]

from The Beatles A Hard Day's Night: A Private Archive, Mark Lewisohn (2016)

[muzaktomyears]

going to a pre-release listening party for The Boys of Dungeon Lane on the 26th 👀 🐦‍⬛

[somejoyinmudville]

they need to give out research grants for rpf

[ram-on]

““I know for a fact Paul returned to Liverpool a few nights after this a few nights before the vigils for John in New York & Liverpool & was driven around by Taxi at around 2 in the morning to all the landmarks the city that were special to him & John. I know this to be true because my granddad was the driver. Paul told him he didnt want anyone from the tabloids following him so he took the taxi. He went to a place particularly special to him & John & buried something before returning to the taxi & breaking down. He actually told my granddad how bad he felt about the “it’s a drag” comment but he had flash bulbs, autograph hunters etc in his face & he was too Ill to be interviewed & my granddad reassured him that the people of Liverpool were pissed off at the media for cornering him & not for the “it’s a drag comment” adding that John would have understood. He also told my granddad that his hair had turned gray over the course of a few hours after being told & he was expecting to be ridiculed in the papers for it. My granddad dropped him off at a location, he went inside & got a huge hamper & gave it to my granddad & gave him £200 & wished him a merry Christmas. We still have the box & the envelope.””

— A comment under a Youtube video about The Beatles Reaction to John Lennon’s Death. I know that comments like these are usually not to be trusted and sort of impossible to verify, but for some reason this particular one sounds  believable to me. Details sound true. What do you think?

[st-johns-wood]

I’m thinking about this a lot lately. If he buried something it means there was earth were he went to. what if it was under a tree of Forthlin road or another road?

[st-johns-wood]

Completely tinhat theory but… In Days We Left Behind Paul says “we wrote a code”. What if they wrote the Promise in the form of a contract, and Paul kept the copy John signed and John kept the one Paul signed and they agreed that if one of them died early the other one would have to bury their copy under the tree?

[st-johns-wood]

Call me delusional but these lyrics from “house of wax” reminded me of this

[muzaktomyears]

letters to Walter Shenson from fans in The Beatles A Hard Day's Night: A Private Archive, Mark Lewisohn (2016)

[muzaktomyears]

The Beatles A Hard Day's Night: A Private Archive, Mark Lewisohn (2016)

[blackvinyl]

mutual masturbation except it's just the two of you playing your guitars while face to face with one another

[certifiedbeatlesposts]

certified beatles post

[anna-rose-by-any-other-name]

Badlands Live is a spiritually healing experience

[modrockmocker]

This photo was 1000% fan service (the fan was Brian)